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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 293-303.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what period of time had Fiona suddenly developed an interest in Iceland, reading about famous visitors like W.H. Auden and William Morris?
(a) The last two decades.
(b) Since her retirement began.
(c) The last decade.
(d) The last few years.

2. What is NOT given as an example of a particular note Grant finds in the house?
(a) Knives.
(b) Glasses.
(c) Cutlery.
(d) Dishtowels.

3. What adjective is NOT used to describe the conversations Grant is able to have with Fiona during his visits?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Maddening.
(d) Brief.

4. At the time of the narrative's events, Grant is writing a study about myths containing which types of animals?
(a) Lions.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Bears.
(d) Wolves.

5. During Fiona's college years, she is described as seeing politics as a what?
(a) A puzzle.
(b) A game.
(c) A hobby.
(d) A joke.

Short Answer Questions

1. The nurses consider which character to have gotten Aubrey up "out of his wheelchair" (295)?

2. What advice does Kristy offer to Grant at the end of his first visit to see Fiona at Meadowlake?

3. What kind of passion does Grant congratulate himself for showing toward his young lovers even when it does not match the way he actually feels?

4. What word had been scrawled across his office door at the same time Grant received the letter?

5. What term does Kristy use to refer to Aubrey's relationship to Fiona?

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